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Central Elementary August 16, 2011

Central Elementary August 16, 2011. Mrs. Krutz, Principal. Central Elementary - Children First.

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Central Elementary August 16, 2011

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  1. Central Elementary August 16, 2011 Mrs. Krutz, Principal

  2. Central Elementary - Children First The Central Elementary faculty and staff, with the support of parents and community, recognize the needs of every child, establish a nurturing environment, and facilitate the development of lifelong learners. Opportunities are provided for students to think creatively, learn to make responsible decisions, and meet with academic success.

  3. Central Elementary Accolades Central Elementary is a Four Star School • Combined Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) passing percentages • Top 25th percentile for each grade level. • Must make AYP – • student performance and participation rates on the (ISTEP+) assessments in English/language arts and mathematics and student attendance 1 2 3 4

  4. Central Elementary Accolades Exemplary Progress/Letter Grade A - Public Law 221 Spell Bowl, Math Bowl and Science Bowl all were top 10 winners in the state last year. 94% passing ISTEP+

  5. PL221 Goal • All Students will show growth in the area of reading comprehension across the curriculum.

  6. Central Elementary - Chargers PBIS - Positive Behavior, Interventions and Support Charger Tickets Classroom Charger Tickets WOW Wheel Weekly drawings Special Occasions

  7. Extra Curricular Opportunities • Grades 2nd through 5th • Art Club 4th and 5th Grade Students • Spell Bowl – Mr. Wallace • Math Bowl – Mr. Darnell • Science Bowl – Mrs. Estridge • Choir – Mr. Meyer • After School Sports – Mrs. Mersman and Mrs. Walsh

  8. Student Council – Grades 3rd – 5th Sponsor Fundraising & School Spirit Activities We believe that children who give to others at an early age will continue to be philanthropists throughout their lives. Some Activities include: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Crazy Fridays, Sheet & Towel Drive for the Animal Shelter, Food Drive, Jar Wars, Bake Sale, and Smencial sales.

  9. Attendance Instruction that is lost when your child is not at school can never be fully gained. If your child is sick please keep them home. Vacations Check the school calendar before scheduling family vacations. Planned Absence Forms

  10. Attendance Awards Perfect Attendance Awards Quarterly Excellent Attendance Award Yearly Students that miss 3 or less days of school

  11. Edline/ Parent Portal – Grades 1st – 5th Electronic Grade Book Weekly Update Activation Codes Not for Kindergarten students Elimination of Interim Reports

  12. Testing, Testing and more Testing • NWEA • K-2 • Acuity • Grades 3-5 • AIMSweb • Benchmark in Grades 3-5 and monitoring in grades K-2 • ISTEP+ • Grades 3-5

  13. Technology Computer Lab Interactive whiteboards Document Cameras Projectors SMART Boards 55 regular Laptops 75 Netbooks 2 iPads 80 iPod Touches

  14. Immunizations Please make sure that your child is up to date on all of their immunizations Nurses – Mrs. Pocratsky and Mrs. Hite

  15. Late Start Wednesdays Every Wednesdays our school day will begin 30 minutes later. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and school will begin at 9:15 a.m. This time will be used for teacher collaboration.

  16. Self-Guided Tour Bottom Floor – Kindergarten Classrooms, Art and Music shared room), gym, Kitchen, cafeteria. Middle Floor – 1st grade, 2nd grade, FROG/Title I room, and resource room. Top Floor – 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, computer lab, library, offices – secretary, principal, nurse, and social worker.

  17. Central is Happy to Have You! Our staff is excited to begin this new school year with you. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Scheub, our school secretary or Mrs. Krutz, principal, if you have any questions. kscheub@valpo.k12.in.us ekrutz@valpo.k12.in.us 219-531-3030

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